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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FTLR4FE0BPA53871 · Checked Aug 4, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 6

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1FTLR4FE0BP•••••• 2011 Ford RANGER

This build draws 1.6× more complaints than the average 2011 Ford RANGER build (6 vs 4).

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219on the model
60builds in total
Most reported Air Bags 5 Structure 1

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Structure May 2021
Hi, I bought my 2011 ford ranger sport at a car dealership. I have had it for 3 years, and I pay $340 a month in payments. The company that sold me the truck is netautomobile. It was approx $18,000. I still owe a lot of money on this truck. I found out that the trucks frame is…
Air Bags Apr 2021
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Ford Ranger. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact had received a call from the dealer and was informed that the parts were…
Air Bags Feb 2019
Ford has told me that I can only get the recall work performed at a ford dealer. I live in juneau, alaska. We have no ford dealer and there are no roads to juneau. Affordable auto repair in juneau (907-790-9332 rusty, srvc mgr) has already done some of the airbag recall work…
Air Bags Jan 2018
I was told over 2 years ago that my takata air bag (passenger side) would be replaced by my nearest ford dealer at no charge to me. To this date they claim that they are unable to get the replacement parts after several attempts to contact them. I have a disabled husband that…
Air Bags Jul 2016
Takata recall. No injury yet. Have gone to local ford dealer and out of town ford dealers and have been turned away. Say they will not repair airbag. Received first notice in july 2016
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FTLR4FE0BPA53871 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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